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Category: Sustainable Houses

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Posted on July 2, 2011 by swiggs

I am sorry for the lack of content that I have been posting on this blog for the past 12 months. The reasons for this are a number of things. Firstly I left the real estate and housing industry full time and only kept this blog website up for the pure passion I have for…

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Christchurch Earthquake Pictures

Posted on September 7, 2010 by swiggs

for the most up to date pictures visit rebuildchristchurch [nggallery id=4] Christchurch after 4 days of cleaning up after New Zealands Largest and most widly destructive earthquake. After day 4 All the best and I hope if your home is destroyed or damaged, like ours, that you get it fixed safely and timely and wish…

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Christchurch Earthquake Photos

Posted on September 6, 2010 by swiggs

for the most up to date pictures visit rebuildchristchurch [nggallery id=4] for the most up to date pictures visit Rebuild Christchurch [book id=’1′ /] pictures after day three Related Blogs Business of Consumer Book Publishing 2010 Now Available at … Soldiers take apart and rebuild a Jeep in just 4 mintes …

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Why Build Sustainable Homes

Posted on August 5, 2010 by swiggs

A sustainable home does not mean a minimal home, or one without style.  With most homes, you wouldn’t even know it is one unless you look very closely.  Sustainable simple means that you are designing and building with certain goals in mind, in order to receive specific benefits.  You as the homeowner choose what and…

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The Benefits And Social Responsibility Of You And Your Business Going Green

Posted on June 11, 2010 by swiggs

There are a few things that are trending in todays age and one of them is the GREEN revolution. This is something that cannot be ignored and I think that no matter who you are you need to take on that its happening and work your way with it, instead of fighting it. In Christchurch…

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Going Green Helps Reduce Costs

Posted on January 17, 2010 by swiggs

Going green is a concept that has been receiving a lot of attention lately. I’d be lying if I said the concept was gaining rave revues. The truth is, many are at odds with regard to the impact that going green could have, with regards to it’s timeliness to effectively impact our environment or it’s…

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Sun Power Is The Way To Go – The Future Of Sustainable Living Is Here – And Always Has Been

Posted on January 11, 2010 by swiggs

NIWA have released a great little solar calculator to benefit home owners view the potential for solar exactly where they live. This tool is awesome if you are looking at getting solar panels or any other device that utilizes the energy from the sun such as an HRV because you will be able to see…

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Green Houses Or Should It Be Smart Houses

Posted on December 6, 2009 by swiggs

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The Green Home Age Is Upon Us

Posted on October 4, 2009 by swiggs

Green homes are expected to make up to ten percent of new home construction over the next several years. Homeowners are interested in purchasing green homes because of the benefits they offer – from healthier indoor air to energy savings. What are some of the primary benefits of a green home? Such a home is…

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Unhealthy Homes Are Hurting New Zealand

Posted on July 4, 2009 by swiggs

There are a number of factors that can lead to unhealthy air in your home or workplace, including lack of ventilation, too much humidity, and water infiltration or leakage, among others. Poor indoor air quality can cause a number of health problems such as breathing difficulties and allergies. Humid or damp conditions in your home…

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Green Housing Is Where We Need To Be Thinking

Posted on June 27, 2009 by swiggs

It isn’t the intent of this article to discuss whether or not global warming is a reality. To be completely honest, it really doesn’t matter either way where this article is concerned. The fact of the matter is that we need to figure out a way to live more harmoniously with our planet. Currently, the way humanity…

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Points To Consider When Looking To Build A Green (Eco) Home.

Posted on April 21, 2009 by swiggs

Financially as well as environmentally, if you are building your own home, it is increasingly making sense to build eco homes. Done properly, not only are there huge running cost savings to be made from an eco build, but also an element of future proofing when it comes to current value and future resale value,…

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What is Sustainable Housing – Or A "Green House"

Posted on April 5, 2009 by swiggs

Over the next few weeks I will be talking about the new craze thats hitting the world and that is “GOING GREEN”. With so mnay of us concerned about global warming and how we are now impacting our planet by the day to day running of our lives it is important to note a few…

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